Context:

Elpis Trust delivers a person centred housing support service to 19 young women who are experiencing homelessness or are care leavers aged between 16-25 years old. The supported accommodation is based in the Core service and satellite flats in the Ruchill and Maryhill areas of Glasgow. Elpis provides an inspirational, high quality support service which addresses young women’s needs and reflects the aims of the service to work within relevant organisational and statutory policies. We are guided by the SHANARRI indicators, GIRFEC and The Promise. We are reflective and committed to continuous improvement and the development of our services.

We work within Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice, National Care Standards and contractual requirements.

Job Purpose:

As part of team, hold responsibility for 20 vulnerable young women, living in our core building and satellite flats. We also provide services to young mothers and their babies as well as supporting young women who are pregnant and at risk of their child being accommodated by the local authority.

In Scotland two people die by suicide every day. That’s two too many. At SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) we support the national ambition of the Scottish Government and COSLA that any child, young person or adult who has thoughts of taking their own life, or is affected by suicide, should be able to get the help they need and feel a sense of hope.

Around since 1923, we are Scotland’s national mental health charity. We are a committed member of the Suicide Prevention Scotland delivery collective, ensuring that lived and living experience is at the forefront of delivering Scotland’s national suicide prevention strategy, Creating Hope Together.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

About the Role

The Lived and Living Experience Panel (LLEP) is a group of people from across Scotland who have lived experience of suicide. Some are people who have been bereaved by suicide. Others are people who have been suicidal in the past, or have been or are currently carers for family members or friends living with suicidal thoughts and behaviours.

The purpose of the LLEP is to ensure that the voice of people with experience of suicide is at the heart of the Creating Hope Together strategy. The panel plays a central role in co-producing Suicide Prevention Scotland’s programme of work.

SAMH hosts the LLEP on behalf of Suicide Prevention Scotland. The work of the panel is supported by the Lived and Living Experience Panel Coordinator and this role, the Safeguarding Officer.

In this role you will manage safeguarding processes and activities that support people with lived experience to be directly involved and influence positive change in suicide prevention work. You will provide safeguarding guidance and support to LLEP members, and build and maintain relationships across the Suicide Prevention Scotland delivery collective.

What we are looking for:

To be successful in this post you will need a significant level of experience in safeguarding, alongside either a qualification in a related area, or experience of supporting people with lived or living experience.

You will have experience of supporting people in crisis, and providing emotional support, guidance and advice. You will also have solid interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with a wide range of people.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;

• Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.
• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (pro rata)
• 4 public holidays (pro rata)
• 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you (pro rata)
• Team wellbeing budgets
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life Assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Programme

ANGELS (Additional Needs Gaining Experience in Life Skills) is a service which works with children and young people, aged 8 to 15, across South Lanarkshire who have additional support needs (ASN).

ANGELS provides a range of weekly group activities which work towards specific outcomes identified by young people and their parents/carers. These activities focus on both social and practical life skills, including:

• Creative workshops: arts, crafts, music, and drama that allow participants to express themselves creatively and build confidence.
• Life skills workshops: age-appropriate activities such as baking or Makaton that foster self-sufficiency and resilience.
• Physical activities: fitness and health sessions to promote wellbeing and improve physical health.
• Community outings: experiences designed to enhance social skills and broaden horizons, reducing isolation and creating a sense of belonging.

Children and young people will take part in activities that interest them, helping them to gain new experiences, develop skills, build confidence, and (importantly) have fun. Alongside developing trusting relationships with volunteers and peers, the project will reduce isolation, improve wellbeing, and create a sense of belonging.

COVEY is currently looking for a Group Facilitator to take on the organisation and delivery of our weekly ANGELS activities. Working under the guidance and supervision of the ANGELS Coordinator, the Group Facilitator will help create safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces where children and young people feel supported, heard and encouraged to engage positively.

A key part of the role will involve supporting volunteers, maintaining strong safeguarding practice and ensuring all activity is impactful and aligned with COVEY’s values. For children and young people with more complex or intersecting needs, the Facilitator will work with the Coordinator to develop robust support plans designed to meet the needs and desired outcomes for the participant.

If you are experienced in working with young people with ASN and have ideas for fun activities which help young people to develop life skills, then this is the right role for you.

What we offer

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment with the following benefits:

• 6% employer pension contribution
• 22 days A/L (rising to up to 27 days) and 10 public holidays (pro-rata).
• One special leave day to celebrate your birthday
• Flexible working
• HSF Health plan (including dental, optical, physio claim back, personal accident coverage, GP, mental health counselling, legal support, and discounts for gym, cinema, and shopping)
• Quarterly staff wellbeing activities
• Access to ScotWest Credit Union (loans, mortgages, and savings accounts)
• Access to learning and development opportunities

Recruiting for Weekend Project Worker

Are you passionate about helping people at risk of rough sleeping during the coldest winter months?

We’re seeking staff who are motivated to tackle the problem of homelessness, with the skills to create a welcoming environment for people with complex needs. The Glasgow Overnight Welcome Centre anticipates receiving hundreds of guests seeking refuge and a warm, safe place to sleep.

We are recruiting for our Weekend Project Worker role (£14.28 p/h). Weekend Team Members are a fixed term post from a proposed opening on 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027, same dates, working 09:00 – 14:00, working Saturday and Sunday.

We welcome applications from those with lived experience of homelessness or asylum/immigration. For further details and an application pack visit: glasgowcitymission.com/about/jobs

Recruiting for Assistant Project Worker.

Are you passionate about helping people at risk of rough sleeping during the coldest winter months?

We’re seeking staff who are motivated to tackle the problem of homelessness, with the skills to create a welcoming environment for people with complex needs. The Glasgow Overnight Welcome Centre anticipates receiving hundreds of guests seeking refuge and a warm, safe place to sleep.

We are recruiting for an Assistant Project Worker (£14.28 p/h). The Assistant Project Worker position is a fixed term post from a proposed opening on 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027, working 16:30 – 21:30, working Monday - Friday.

We welcome applications from those with lived experience of homelessness or asylum/immigration. For further details and an application pack visit: glasgowcitymission.com/about/jobs

Recruiting for Team Member.

Are you passionate about helping people at risk of rough sleeping during the coldest winter months?

We’re seeking staff who are motivated to tackle the problem of homelessness, with the skills to create a welcoming environment for people with complex needs. The Glasgow Overnight Welcome Centre anticipates receiving hundreds of guests seeking refuge and a warm, safe place to sleep.

We are recruiting Overnight Team Members (£14.28 p/h). Overnight positions are fixed term posts from a proposed opening on 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027, working 19:30 – 07:30. Night team work is a five days on, five days off rotation.

We welcome applications from those with lived experience of homelessness or asylum/immigration. For further details and an application pack visit: glasgowcitymission.com/about/jobs

Recruiting for Team Leaders.

Are you passionate about helping people at risk of rough sleeping during the coldest winter months?

We’re seeking staff who are motivated to tackle the problem of homelessness, with the skills to create a welcoming environment for people with complex needs. The Glasgow Overnight Welcome Centre anticipates receiving hundreds of guests seeking refuge and a warm, safe place to sleep.

We are recruiting Overnight Team Leaders (£16.87 p/h). Overnight positions are fixed term posts from a proposed opening on 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027, working 19:30 – 07:30. Night team work is a five days on, five days off rotation.

We welcome applications from those with lived experience of homelessness or asylum/immigration. For further details and an application pack visit: glasgowcitymission.com/about/jobs

Are you passionate about helping people break the cycle of homelessness?

We’re seeking staff who are motivated to tackle the problem of homelessness, with the skills to create a welcoming environment for people with complex needs. The Glasgow Overnight Welcome Centre anticipates receiving hundreds of guests seeking refuge and a warm, safe place to sleep. We’re seeking staff who are motivated to tackle the problem of homelessness, with great people skills to create healthy relationships with guests who are currently stuck in temporary accommodation or coming through the Overnight Welcome Centre.

We are seeking to appoint a team of Housing Settlement Officers who will support guests accessing the Overnight Welcome Centre, support guests to move from temporary accommodation and settle into a new tenancy; to make a tenancy a home and thus improve the likelihood of tenancy sustainment; with a longer term hope that this will help end the cycle of homelessness. The role will require the post-holder to be flexible, creative, solution focussed with travel around Glasgow.

Applicants should have a Christian faith and a live church connection. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Employment Equality Act 2010.

This role requires membership of the PVG Scheme.

We welcome applications from those with lived experience of homelessness or asylum/immigration.

Overnight Welcome Centre

Recruiting for an Assistant Manager.

Are you passionate about helping people at risk of rough sleeping during the coldest winter months?

We are seeking an Assistant Manager who is motivated to tackle the problem of homelessness, with the skills to lead passionately and create a safe and fun place for people to work. The Glasgow Overnight Welcome Centre anticipates receiving hundreds of guests seeking refuge and a warm, safe place to sleep and this role will be key in making it happen.

We are recruiting an Assistant Manager (£18,540) for period of contract.

This is a fixed term post from 1 November 2026 until 30 April 2027, working 35hrs per week, including providing on call cover through the night. We welcome applications from those with lived experience of homelessness or asylum/immigration. For further details and an application pack visit: glasgowcitymission.com/about/jobs

The STAR Centre is seeking a full-time Prevention and Education Worker (35 hours per week) worker to work in schools across North, South, and East Ayrshire. This work is part of a national programme of prevention running in secondary schools across Scotland (Prevention | Rape Crisis Scotland) and will involve direct work with young people from age 11 – 18 years in schools, as well as some work in youth settings across the region.

Salary: SJC pt 48-51 £34,307 - £35,654 (six-month probationary period for this post)

This is an essential car user post. Only applicants who have a full, clean drivers licence and the use of a car for the workday will be considered.